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LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION
The syllabus for RRB Group D examination is given below :-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Mathematics | Data Interpretation | 4-5 Q |
Number System | 1-2 Q | |
BODMAS | 2-3 Q | |
Decimal & Fraction | 1-2 Q | |
Average | 1 Q | |
LCM/ HCF | 1-2 Q | |
Ration & Proportion | 2 Q | |
Percentage | 2 Q | |
Mensuration | 2 Q | |
Time, Work & Distance | 2-4 Q | |
Simple and Compound Interest | 1 Q | |
Profit & Loss | 1 Q | |
Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 Q | |
Algebra | 1 Q | |
Age Calculations | 2-3 Q | |
Calendar & Clock | 1-2 Q | |
Others | 2-3 Q | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies | 2-3 Q |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3 Q | |
Coding and Decoding | 3 Q | |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 Q | |
Syllogism | 1 Q | |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 Q | |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 Q | |
Conclusions and Decision making | 1-2 Q | |
Analytical Reasoning | 3 Q | |
Classification | 2-3 Q | |
Directions | 1-2 Q | |
Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | 4 Q | |
Others | 2-3 Q | |
General Science | Physics (10th standard level of CBSE) | 7-8 Q |
Chemistry (10th standard level of CBSE) | 7-8 Q | |
Biology (10th standard level of CBSE) | 8-10 Q | |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Science & Technology | 2-3 Q |
Sports, Culture | 1-2 Q | |
Personalities | 1-2 Q | |
Economics | 5-6 Q | |
Politics | 2-3 Q | |
Others | 3-4 Q |
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...LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION
The syllabus for RRB Group D examination is given below :-
Name of Test | Topic | Weightage |
Mathematics | Data Interpretation | 4-5 Q |
Number System | 1-2 Q | |
BODMAS | 2-3 Q | |
Decimal & Fraction | 1-2 Q | |
Average | 1 Q | |
LCM/ HCF | 1-2 Q | |
Ration & Proportion | 2 Q | |
Percentage | 2 Q | |
Mensuration | 2 Q | |
Time, Work & Distance | 2-4 Q | |
Simple and Compound Interest | 1 Q | |
Profit & Loss | 1 Q | |
Geometry and Trigonometry | 1 Q | |
Algebra | 1 Q | |
Age Calculations | 2-3 Q | |
Calendar & Clock | 1-2 Q | |
Others | 2-3 Q | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies | 2-3 Q |
Alphabetical and Number Series | 3 Q | |
Coding and Decoding | 3 Q | |
Mathematical Operations | 1-2 Q | |
Syllogism | 1 Q | |
Venn Diagram | 1-2 Q | |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 1-2 Q | |
Conclusions and Decision making | 1-2 Q | |
Analytical Reasoning | 3 Q | |
Classification | 2-3 Q | |
Directions | 1-2 Q | |
Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | 4 Q | |
Others | 2-3 Q | |
General Science | Physics (10th standard level of CBSE) | 7-8 Q |
Chemistry (10th standard level of CBSE) | 7-8 Q | |
Biology (10th standard level of CBSE) | 8-10 Q | |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Science & Technology | 2-3 Q |
Sports, Culture | 1-2 Q | |
Personalities | 1-2 Q | |
Economics | 5-6 Q | |
Politics | 2-3 Q | |
Others | 3-4 Q |
RRB GROUP D: MATHEMATICS DETAILED SYLLABUS
Given below is the detailed syllabus of Mathematics with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RRB Group D Examination :-
Topics | Topics Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Data Interpretation | Questions based on Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc | In a library, there are 10 different sections and the librarian categorises the book over 20 days. Which section has the least number of books? | 10+2 Level |
Number System | Comprises question from Square roots, Cube roots etc | To identify a Perfect Cube among 9261, 9000, 8000, 9999 | 10th Level |
BODMAS | Solving Questions using a Sequence | 11 ÷ 3 + 1/9 - 5 x 6 (1 x 1/6) = ? | 10th Level |
Decimal & Fraction | Questions related to solving fractions and decimals | (2/3 x 1/6 + (2/3 x 7/2) - (13/44/3) = ? | 10th Level |
Average | Calculating average of the given data set | Average of 15 numbers is 7. Out of them the average of first 8 numbers is 6.5 and the average of last eight numbers is 9.5. Find the middle number. | 10th Level |
LCM/HCF | Questions related to finding Least Common multiple and Highest Common Factor | The H.C.F. of two numbers is 11 and their L.C.M. is 7700. If one of the numbers is 275, find the other number. | 10th Level |
Ration & Proportion | Questions related to finding ratio or proportion among the numbers. | A sum of Rs. 110 is in the form of Rs. 2, Rs. 1 and 50 paise coins in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3, respectively. How many 50 paise coins are there? | 10th Level |
Mensuration | Finding area, volume, perimeter surface area etc | The area of a circle is 616 sq.m. find its diameter. | 10th Level |
Time & Distance | Calculation time, speed or distance covered by a moving object | A train crosses a 520 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at a speed of 70 km/h? | 10th Level |
Percentage | Calculating percentage and performing operation based on it | A nursery has 5000 plants. 5% of the plants are roses and 1% is marigold. What is the total number of other plants? | 10th Level |
Simple and Compound Interest | Calculating Simple & Compound Interest on a given amount for a specific time at given rate. | At what rate percent per annum compound interest, will Rs. 10,000 amounts to Rs.13, 310 in three years? | 10th Level |
Profit & Loss | Calculating Profit or Loss by selling or purchasing articles at a given amount | Medha sells her bag for Rs 300 and loses Rs 60. At what price must she sell the article to gain 15%? | 10th Level |
Geometry and Trigonometry | Mathematical operation based on Trigonometrical theorems & Geometrical concepts | If tan x=4/3 then value of sin x + cos x =? | 10th Level |
Algebra | Solving questions based on Algebraic concepts like Factorisation, Expansion etc | The zeros of the cubic polynomial 2x3 - x2 - 2x + 1 are a, b and c respectively. Find ab + bc 10th Level | 10th Level |
Age Calculations | Questions based on age of a person and relatives | The age of a mother 10 years ago was thrice the age of her son. 10 years hence, the mother's age will be twice that of 9 her son. What is the ratio of their present ages? | 10th Level |
Calendar & Clock | Questions based on age of a person and relatives | On January 1, 2006, it was Sunday. What will be the day of the week on January 1, 2010? | 10th Level |
RRB GROUP D: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR MATHEMATICS
1. Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
2. Fast Track by Rajesh Verma
3. Advance Maths by Rakesh Yadav
4. Basic Maths and Pre-Algebra for Beginners by Mark Zegarelli
RRB GROUP D: GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING DETAILED SYLLABUS
Given below is the detailed syllabus of General intelligence & Reasoning with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RRB Group D Examination :-
Topics | Topics Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Analogies | Identifying the relationship between the given words to complete the sequence | Bacteria: Disease:: War: ? | Easy & Less time Consuming |
Alphabetical and Number Series | Completing the given data set based on numerical or alphabetical data | Complete the Series 480, 480, 240, 80, 20, ? | Easy & Less time Consuming |
Coding and Decoding | Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation. | If in a certain language, TREE is coded as USFE how will MANGO be coded in that language? | Easy & Less Time Consuming |
Mathematical Operations | Performing Mathematical operation based on Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, division etc | 8597 - ? = 7429 - 4358 | Easy & Less Time Consuming |
Syllogism | Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas. | Statements: | Complex & Little Time Consuming |
Venn Diagram | Examining the figure for all possible relations that can exist between a given group of elements in a single figure and answering relative questions | In a college, 200 students are randomly selected. 140 like tea, 120 like coffee and 80 like both tea and coffee. | Complex & Time Consuming |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | Questions are based on whether the information given in statements is sufficient to calculate the answer or not | Statements: I. The number of boys in a class is 10. II. The number of girls in a class is 2 more than the number of boys. a. Only statement II is sufficient b. Either statement I or II is sufficient | Complex & Time Consuming |
Conclusions and Decision making | Questions are based on determining which of a final outcome is derived by evaluating and analysing the given information. | Amit Khanna, born on 5th June 1973 has done his post-graduation in Marketing Management with first class. He has secured 50 % marks in the written Test. He has been | Complex & Time Consuming |
Analytical Reasoning | Analysing the given figures in the form of graphs, tables, shapes etc and answering the questions | How many triangles are there in the following figure? | Complex & Time Consuming |
Classification | Choosing the option which does not belong to the group. | From the following Allotropes of Carbon, pick the odd one out. a. Carbon Black b. Coke c. Charcoal d. Graphite | Little Complex & Time Consuming |
Directions | Questions are based on Direction sense | A is standing facing East. B is standing 750 m to the West of A. At 500 m to the right of A, there is a big pole. What is the direction of the pole with respect to B's position? | Easy & Less Time Consuming |
Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | Determine whether the argument/assumption follows or not based on the statements. | Statement: Global warming, species extinction and deforestation are posing a threat to the environment Assumptions: The more we exploit and degrade our environment, the more ecological imbalance we create, ultimately putting the very existence of human life at risk. | Complex & Time Consuming |
RRB GROUP D: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL INTELLIGENCE & REASONING
1. A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
2. Test of Reasoning by Edger Thorpe/Pearson
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning by Kuwar Ishwar Singh Rathore
4. General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning by Vikas Publishing House
5. New Approach to Reasoning Verbal, Non-Verbal and Analytical by BS Sijwali and Indu Sijwali.
RRB GROUP D: GENERAL SCIENCE DETAILED SYLLABUS
Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Science with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RRB Group D Examination :-
Topics | Topics Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Physics | Important inventions and their inventors | Who invented Light Bulb? | Class 10th level |
Unit Measurement | What is the SI unit of Displacement? | Class 10th level | |
Motion | When did Newton describe the First Law of Motion? | Class 10th level | |
Sound | What is the speed of Sound in water? | Class 10th level | |
Light | What is the speed of Light? | Class 10th level | |
Wave | Why do Astronauts in space communicate with each other by radio links? | Class 10th level | |
Energy | Which of the energy varies with the height of an object? | Class 10th level | |
Electricity | What is the maximum resistance which can be made using five resistors each of 1/5 W? | Class 10th level | |
Chemistry | Chemical Properties of Substance and their uses | What is the property of metals wherein they can be beaten into thin sheets is called? | Class 10th level |
Chemical Name of Important substances like Plaster of Paris, etc. | What is the chemical formula of lead sulphate? | Class 10th level | |
Chemical Change and Physical Change | Burning of paper is which type of reaction? | Class 10th level | |
Properties of Gases | Which gas has a strong irritating odour? | Class 10th level | |
Surface Chemistry | Which shape selective catalyst is used to convert alcohol to gasoline? | Class 10th level | |
Biology | Important Inventions and their inventors | Who invented microscope? | Class 10th level |
Important and Interesting facts about human body parts | Which is the longest bone in human body | Class 10th level | |
Nutrition in Animals and Plants | Which type of mode of nutrition found in fungi? | Class 10th level | |
Diseases and their causes like Bacteria | Tuberculosis is caused by which of the microorganism? | Class 10th level | |
Viruses and Protozoa | Plasmodium is an example of which of the microorganism? | Class 10th level |
RRB GROUP D: GENERAL AWARENESS & CURRENT AFFAIRS DETAILED SYLLABUS
Given below is the detailed syllabus of General Awareness & Current Affiars with example and difficulty level of the questions asked in RRB Group D Examination :-
Topics | Topics Description | Topic Example | Topic Difficulty Level |
Static Gk | History (Harappan Civilization,Vedic culture, Chronology of Medieval India,India’s freedom movement, Important temples & Institutions like Nalanda University) | When did Chandra Gupta II extended the Gupta Kingdom to Gujarat ? | Class 10th level |
Geography (India and its neighbouring countries, Famous Seaport and Airport, Important institution of India & World like BRICS, World Bank, IMF, and RBI, etc) | In which country is Arakan Yorna, an extension of the Himalayan ranges situated? | Class 10th level | |
Economy (Terminology of Budget like National Income, GDP, Fiscal Deficit etc., Five Year Plan, Famous persons in the economy, Institutions and their importance like RBI, SEBI, etc.) | Which organization has been honoured with the NABARD 2018 award? | 10+2 Level | |
Polity (Supreme Court, Election of President and his functions, Important constitution bodies like CAG, Fundamental Duties, Governor and his functions, State legislature, Major Constitutional amendments, National political parties and their symbols etc.) | Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha? | Class 10th level | |
Current Affairs | Recent Developments (Sports, Awards, Politics, Finance and Banking sector, International Events etc) | Who won the Golden Boot Award in 2018 FIFA World Cup? | Based on Past 3-4 months |
Miscellaneous | General Knowledge (Population Census, Important Books and their writers, sports achievement for India and the world like first Olympic, first Asian Game, etc., State Animals and Symbols, Scientist who got Noble prize for important discoveries, Important Days) | Who is the author of the book 'One Indian Girl'? | Based on General Knowledge & Common Computer Concepts |
Computer Development of computers, Input and output devices, Memory, Social Media etc) | Who is known as the "Father of Modern Computers"? |
RRB GROUP D: RECOMMENDED BOOKS FOR GENERAL AWARENESS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
1. Lucent’s General Knowledge by Lucent Publication
2. Pratiyogita Darpan by Upkar Publication
3. Manorama Year Book by Malayala Manorama
4. Arihant General Knowledge by Manohar Pandey
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D: EXAM PATTERN
The Question Paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.
The section wise number of questions and marks are indicated below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration (PwBD Candidates) |
Online Computer Based Test | General Science | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | 90 Minutes | 120 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | |||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 Q | 30 x 1 = 30 Marks | |||
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | |||
Total | 100 Q | 100 Marks |
RRB GROUP D: PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST
After successfully clearing the CBT exam i.e. attaining the minimum qualifying marks as set by the board, candidates are called for the PET test, the next round of RRB Group D selection process.
Note : The RRB Group D PET is just qualifying in nature i.e. it is mandatory for candidates to clear the exam, but the marks obtained won’t be considered for the final selection of candidates.
RRB GROUP D: DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
Document Verification is done for all the posts. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in this stage. The documents and details provided by candidates during filling the application form are verified as per their original certificates.
RRB GROUP D: MEDICAL TEST
Candidates need to undergo medical examination before appointment. Candidates are offered a letter of appointment only if they are found medically fit.
This is especially important in case a candidate choses to wear plain glasses, keep or shave off moustache and beard or have particular hairstyle while taking the photograph.
RRB GROUP D: MARKING SCHEME
Sections of the Test
1. General Science
2. Mathematics
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning
4. General Awareness and Current Affairs
Questions from above-mentioned tests are frequently asked in the RRB GROUP D , where General Science comprises 25 marks, Mathematics comprises 25 marks, General Intelligence & Reasoning comprises 30 marks and General Awareness comprises 20 marks which sums up to a total of 100 marks.
Marking Scheme Highlights
1. One mark will be awarded for Each Correct Answer.
2. 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non-creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.
4. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
RRB GROUP D: FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - RRB Group D
2. Conducting Body/Administrator - Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
3. Exam Purpose - Recruitment for various posts of Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments like Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, etc.
4. Exam Mode - Online Computer Based Test
5. Exam Stages - Level I
6. Offered - Once a year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D: EXAM PATTERN
The Question Paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.
The section wise number of questions and marks are indicated below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration (PwBD Candidates) |
Online Computer Based Test | General Science | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | 90 Minutes | 120 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | |||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 Q | 30 x 1 = 30 Marks | |||
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | |||
Total | 100 Q | 100 Marks |
RRB GROUP D: PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST
After successfully clearing the CBT exam i.e. attaining the minimum qualifying marks as set by the board, candidates are called for the PET test, the next round of RRB Group D selection process.
Note : The RRB Group D PET is just qualifying in nature i.e. it is mandatory for candidates to clear the exam, but the marks obtained won’t be considered for the final selection of candidates.
RRB GROUP D: DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
Document Verification is done for all the posts. It is mandatory for candidates to appear in this stage. The documents and details provided by candidates during filling the application form are verified as per their original certificates.
RRB GROUP D: MEDICAL TEST
Candidates need to undergo medical examination before appointment. Candidates are offered a letter of appointment only if they are found medically fit.
This is especially important in case a candidate choses to wear plain glasses, keep or shave off moustache and beard or have particular hairstyle while taking the photograph.
RRB GROUP D: MARKING SCHEME
Sections of the Test
1. General Science
2. Mathematics
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning
4. General Awareness and Current Affairs
Questions from above-mentioned tests are frequently asked in the RRB GROUP D , where General Science comprises 25 marks, Mathematics comprises 25 marks, General Intelligence & Reasoning comprises 30 marks and General Awareness comprises 20 marks which sums up to a total of 100 marks.
Marking Scheme Highlights
1. One mark will be awarded for Each Correct Answer.
2. 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each question shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non-creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%.
4. These percentages of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
RRB GROUP D: FAST FACTS
1. Acronym - RRB Group D
2. Conducting Body/Administrator - Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
3. Exam Purpose - Recruitment for various posts of Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments like Electrical, Mechanical, S&T, etc.
4. Exam Mode - Online Computer Based Test
5. Exam Stages - Level I
6. Offered - Once a year
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION
Candidates willing to apply for RRB Group D exam are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for the Railway Group D exam. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, Nationality, etc., shall be rejected by the authorities.
The conditions for RRB Group D eligibility are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for RRB Group D exam is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualification
4. Physical Efficiency Test
5. Medical Qualifications
RRB GROUP D: NATIONALITY
A candidate is eligible to appear for RRB Group D exam only if he/she is:
1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962.
5. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Category | Upper Age Limit Relaxation | ||
Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 Years | ||
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years | ||
Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation | UR | 33 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
PwBD | UR | 10 Years | |
OBC-NCL | 13 Years | ||
SC/ST | 15 Years | ||
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 41 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 43 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells). | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 33 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. | UR | 35 Years of age | |
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION
Candidates willing to apply for RRB Group D exam are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for the Railway Group D exam. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification, Nationality, etc., shall be rejected by the authorities.
The conditions for RRB Group D eligibility are decided by the conduction body itself. The candidate’s eligibility for RRB Group D exam is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions :-
1. Nationality
2. Age Limit & Relaxations
3. Educational Qualification
4. Physical Efficiency Test
5. Medical Qualifications
RRB GROUP D: NATIONALITY
A candidate is eligible to appear for RRB Group D exam only if he/she is:
1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962.
5. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Category | Upper Age Limit Relaxation | ||
Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 Years | ||
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years | ||
Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation | UR | 33 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
PwBD | UR | 10 Years | |
OBC-NCL | 13 Years | ||
SC/ST | 15 Years | ||
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 41 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 43 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells). | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 33 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. | UR | 35 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 38 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 40 Years of age | ||
Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship | UR | 33 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | ||
SC/ST | 38 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | ||
Candidates who have commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | UR | 35 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 38 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 40 Years of age |
Note :-
1. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded the highest of the age relaxations (not cumulative) for which he/she is eligible.
2. No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC - NCL (Non - Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
3. PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for UR PwBD only.
4. Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in the application should be the same as recorded in the Matriculation/ SSLC or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for its change will be considered.
RRB GROUP D: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
The minimum qualification mandatory for candidates to possess for RRB group D exam is set by the Railway Recruitment Board.
The candidates who are applying for RRB Group D posts must pass 10th or ITI from the institution, which is recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT(National Council of Vocational Training).
However, the Detailed Educational Qualification for RRB Group D examinations as prescribed by Railway Recruitment Board is given below :-
Cat No | Designation | Dept | Medical Standard | Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disability | Age | Minimum Educational Qualification | |||
VI | HI | LD | MD | ||||||
1 | ASSISTANT (WORKSHOP) | MECHANICAL | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | 18 to 33 years | 10th pass (OR) ITI from institutions recognised by NCVT/SCVT (or) equivalent (OR) National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT |
2 | ASSISTANT BRIDGE | ENGINEERING | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO | ||
3 | ASSISTANT C&W | MECHANICAL | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
4 | ASSISTANT DEPOT (STORES) | STORES | C1 | LV | D, HH | OL, OA | Yes | ||
5 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (DIESEL) | MECHANICAL | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
6 | ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
7 | ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) | ELECTRICAL | B2 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
8 | ASSISTANT POINTSMAN | TRAFFIC | A2 | NO | NO | NO | NO | ||
9 | ASSISTANT SIGNAL & TELECOM | S and T | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
10 | ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE | ENGINEERING | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
11 | ASSISTANT TL & AC | ELECTRICAL | B1 | LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
12 | ASSISTANT TL & AC (WORKSHOP) | ELECTRICAL | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
13 | ASSISTANT TRD | ELECTRICAL | B1 | NO | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
14 | ASSISTANT WORKS | ENGINEERING | B1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
15 | ASSISTANT WORKS (WORKSHOP) | ENGINEERING | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
16 | HOSPITAL ASSISTANT | MEDICAL | C1 | B, LV | D, HH | OL, LC, DW, AAV | Yes | ||
17 | TRACK MAINTAINER GRADE IV | ENGINEERING | B1 | NO | NO | NO | NO |
RRB GROUP D: PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST
After qualifying the Computer Based Test (CBT) for RRB Group D Examination, the candidates are required to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates shall be called for PET Three times the community wise total vacancy of the Posts notified against RRBs/RRCs. However, Railways reserve the right to increase/decrease this ratio as required to ensure availability of adequate/reasonable number of candidates for all the notified posts.
The criterion for PET is as under:
Male Candidate | Female Candidate |
Should be able to lift and carry 35 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 4 minutes and 15 seconds in one chance. | Should be able to lift and carry 20 Kg of weight for a distance of 100 metres in 2 minutes in one chance without putting the weight down; and Should be able to run for a distance of 1000 metres in 5 minutes and 40 seconds in one chance. |
Note :-
1. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature.
2. The Persons with Benchmark Disabilities(PwBD) are exempted from appearing for PET. However, after qualifying in the CBT, such candidates will have to pass the medical examination prescribed for PwBD.
3. It is the candidates’ responsibility to ensure that they are medically fit enough to attempt the PET. Railways will not be responsible for any injury/harm suffered by candidates as a result of participating in the PET.
RRB GROUP D: MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Railway Recruitment Board has laid down the Medical Standards on which the candidates will be tested upon by the Authority. The motive of setting these standards is to check whether the candidate applying for RRB Group D examination is medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post(s) opted by them or not.
Those candidates who are called for Document Verification Process after Qualifying Computer Based Test, have to pass the medical fitness test in order to get selected for the RRB Group D post.
Visual Acuity Standard is one of the most important criteria of medical fitness of Railway Staff. The Medical Standards under different Categories are listed below :-
SL. No. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Visual Acuity |
1 | A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses(no fogging test) Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
2 | A-3 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 2D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Myopic vision etc. |
3 | B-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D), Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and Must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, Mesopic vision etc. |
4 | B-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Binocular Vision etc. |
5 | C-1 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required. |
6 | C-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/12, NIL with or without glasses. Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 combined with or without glasses where reading or close work is required. |
Note :- Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgery procedure to correct refractory error are not eligible for the post having Medical Standards A2, A3, B1 and B2.
RRB GROUP D: ELIGIBILITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. The candidates who are applying for RRB Group D posts must pass 10th or ITI from the institution, which is recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT(National Council of Vocational Training).
2. Candidates will undergo a Physical Efficiency Test in which the physical fitness of the candidate will be tested upon certain parameters described by the Railway Recuitment Board. These papameters are different for male and female candidates.
3. Candidates need to be medically fit as per the standards set by RRB. Those who are called for document verification need to pass the medical fitness tests conducted by the Railway administration.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION DATES
The schedule for the RRB Group D examination is given below :-
Events | Dates |
---|---|
RRB Group D notification | 23-Feb-2019 |
RRC 01/2019 application form | 12- Mar-2019 to 12-Apr-2019 |
Online fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 23 Apr-2019 |
Offline fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Fee payment through post office challan | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Final submission of application form | 26-Apr- 2019 |
Modification link & application status | 15-Dec-2021 to 26-Dec-2021 |
Admit card | May, 2022 (Expected) |
CBT exam | July 2022 (tentative) |
Exam Result | To Be Announced Later |
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION DATES 2018
The detailed schedule for the RRB Group D Examination 2018 is as follows :-
Events | Dates |
Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 Notification | 10/02/2018 |
Start of Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 Online Application | 10/02/2018 |
Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 | 31/03/2018 |
Activation of Mock link for first stage CBT | From 11/09/2018 |
Intimation of Exam City, Date and Session of the Candidate | From 09/09/2018 |
Download of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates | From 10/09/2018 |
Railway Group D 2018 CBT Exam | 17/09/2018 - 17/12/2018 |
Railway Group D 2018 CBT Exam Result | 04/03/2019 |
Download of E-Call letter for PET | From 14/03/2019 |
Railway Group D 2018 PET Exam | 28/03/2019 - 04/04/2019 |
Railway Group D 2018 Document Verification | 22/04/2019 - 10/05/2019 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION DATES
The schedule for the RRB Group D examination is given below :-
Events | Dates |
---|---|
RRB Group D notification | 23-Feb-2019 |
RRC 01/2019 application form | 12- Mar-2019 to 12-Apr-2019 |
Online fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 23 Apr-2019 |
Offline fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Fee payment through post office challan | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Final submission of application form | 26-Apr- 2019 |
Modification link & application status | 15-Dec-2021 to 26-Dec-2021 |
Admit card | May, 2022 (Expected) |
CBT exam | July 2022 (tentative) |
Exam Result | To Be Announced Later |
RAILWAY GROUP D EXAMINATION DATES 2018
The detailed schedule for the RRB Group D Examination 2018 is as follows :-
Events | Dates |
Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 Notification | 10/02/2018 |
Start of Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 Online Application | 10/02/2018 |
Railway Recruitment Group D 2018 | 31/03/2018 |
Activation of Mock link for first stage CBT | From 11/09/2018 |
Intimation of Exam City, Date and Session of the Candidate | From 09/09/2018 |
Download of Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates | From 10/09/2018 |
Railway Group D 2018 CBT Exam | 17/09/2018 - 17/12/2018 |
Railway Group D 2018 CBT Exam Result | 04/03/2019 |
Download of E-Call letter for PET | From 14/03/2019 |
Railway Group D 2018 PET Exam | 28/03/2019 - 04/04/2019 |
Railway Group D 2018 Document Verification | 22/04/2019 - 10/05/2019 |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)
The Analysis for RRB Group D Examination 2018 is given Below :-
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Science | Easy to Moderate | 10 – 18 |
Mathematics | Easy to Moderate | 15 – 20 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 20 – 25 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Easy to Moderate | 10 – 16 |
Total | Easy to Moderate | 62+ |
RRB GROUP D EXAMINATION 2018: ANALYSIS (SECTION-WISE)
Mathematics
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Trigonometry | 3 to 4 | Easy to Moderate |
Data Interpretation | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Percentage | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
Time, Speed and Distance | 2 to 3 | Easy |
Geometry (circle) | 1 | Easy |
Average | 1 | Easy |
Profit and Loss | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
Calculation of Age Based | 1 | Easy |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest | 2 | Moderate |
Pipe and Cistern | 1 | Easy |
Time and Work | 2 | Easy |
Other | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Calendar | 2 | Easy |
Venn Diagrams | 2 to 3 | Easy |
Mirror Image | 1 | Easy |
Syllogism | 4 to 5 | Easy |
Simple Calculation | 2 | Easy |
Odd one out | 3 to 4 | Easy |
Coding-Decoding | 2 to 3 |
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D 18 SEPTEMBER 2018 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)
The Analysis for RRB Group D Examination 2018 is given Below :-
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Science | Easy to Moderate | 10 – 18 |
Mathematics | Easy to Moderate | 15 – 20 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 20 – 25 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Easy to Moderate | 10 – 16 |
Total | Easy to Moderate | 62+ |
RRB GROUP D EXAMINATION 2018: ANALYSIS (SECTION-WISE)
Mathematics
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Trigonometry | 3 to 4 | Easy to Moderate |
Data Interpretation | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Percentage | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
Time, Speed and Distance | 2 to 3 | Easy |
Geometry (circle) | 1 | Easy |
Average | 1 | Easy |
Profit and Loss | 4 | Easy-Moderate |
Calculation of Age Based | 1 | Easy |
Simple Interest and Compound Interest | 2 | Moderate |
Pipe and Cistern | 1 | Easy |
Time and Work | 2 | Easy |
Other | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Calendar | 2 | Easy |
Venn Diagrams | 2 to 3 | Easy |
Mirror Image | 1 | Easy |
Syllogism | 4 to 5 | Easy |
Simple Calculation | 2 | Easy |
Odd one out | 3 to 4 | Easy |
Coding-Decoding | 2 to 3 | Easy-Moderate |
Analogy | 7 to 8 | Easy |
Series | 2 | Easy |
Direction Sense | 2 | Easy |
Statement & Conclusion | 2 | Easy-Moderate |
Counting Figure | 1 | Easy |
General Science
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Chemistry | 7 – 12 | Easy to Moderate |
Physics | 9 – 12 | Easy to Moderate |
Biology | 8 – 11 | Easy |
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Cricket | 2 to 3 | Easy |
River and Lake | 1 to 2 | Easy to Moderate |
Smart City | 1 | Easy |
Miss Femina | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Women's Day | 1 | Easy |
National Sports University | 1 to 2 | Easy to Moderate |
IPL | 1 to 2 | Easy |
Waterloo Battle | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
Other | 5 to 8 | Easy to Moderate |
RRB GROUP D 24 SEPTEMBER 2018 ANALYSIS (MORNING SHIFT)
The Analysis for RRB Group D Examination 2018 is given Below :-
Name of Test | Difficulty Level | Good Attempts |
General Science | Easy to Moderate | 15-19 |
Mathematics | Moderate | 14-18 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Easy to Moderate | 20-24 |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Moderate | 11-14 |
Overall | Moderate | 60-75 |
RRB GROUP D EXAMINATION 2018: ANALYSIS (SECTION-WISE)
General Science
Topic | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Physics | 9-11 | Easy |
Chemistry | 8-10 | Moderate |
Biology | 8-12 | Easy to Moderate |
Outcome :-
The General Science section in RRB Group D Examination 2018 was Easy to Moderate in nature. Maximum questions were asked from Physics.
Questions asked from General Science :-
1. For what purpose ‘Gallon’ is commonly used?
2. What is the SI Unit of Force?
3. What is the work of transformer?
4. Who is the Inventor of telephone?
5. Which of given options is not a Physical change?
6. What is the common name of Calcium Hypochlorite?
7. How many groups are there in Modern Periodic Table?
8. What is the full form of DDT?
9. Who discovered Chloroform?
10. Name the Master Gland of Human Body.
Mathematics
Topics | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Trigonometry | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate |
DI | 2-3 | Moderate |
Pipe & Cistern | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate |
Simple & Compound Interest | 2-3 | Moderate |
Geometry (circle) | 1-2 | Easy-Moderate |
Ages | 1-2 | Easy |
Profit/ Loss | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate |
Time, Speed and Distance | 2-3 | Easy |
Percentage | 2-3 | Easy-Moderate |
Miscellaneous | 4-5 | Moderate |
Outcome :-
The Mathematics section in RRB Group D Examination 2018 was Moderate in nature. Maximum questions were asked from Profit & Loss, Data Interpretation and Trigonometry.
Questions asked from Mathematics :-
1. If 60/75 = 4/x find the value of x?
2. If sec?X – sec²X = 3 then what is the value of tan?X + tan²X =?
3. If A works in 22 days and B completes it in 33 days. If A left work before 3 days then in how many days total work will complete?
4. 106 x 106 + 94 x 94 = ?
5. On sports day, if 30 children were made to stand in a column, then 16 columns could be formed. If 24 children were made to stand in a column, then how many columns could be formed ?
6. By selling an article for Rs.l00. a man gains Rs. 15. Then his gain % is ?
7. DI - The given pie chart shows information about the mobile phone manufacturing companies in India. The total number of mobile phone units manufactured is 12,40,000. Which company produces the least number of mobile phones?
8. Vella is a farmer he owns few acres of land. Last month he had a good harvest which gave him a 90% profit on his initial investment. Approximately how much money he needs to invest each season?
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics | Number of Questions | Difficulty Level |
Analogy | 7-8 | Easy to Moderate |
Syllogism | 4-6 | Easy to Moderate |
Odd one out | 3-4 | Easy |
Venn Diagram | 2-3 | Easy |
Blood Relation | 1-2 | Easy |
Coding-Decoding | 2-4 | Easy to Moderate |
Series | 2-3 | Easy |
Statement & Conclusion | 2-3 | Easy to Moderate |
Direction | 1-2 | Easy |
Mathematical Calculation | 1-2 | Easy |
Calendar | 1 | Easy |
Counting Figure | 1 | Easy |
Outcome :-
The General Intelligence and Reasoning section in RRB Group D Examination 2018 was Easy to Moderate in nature. Maximum Questions were asked from Analogy, Syllogism, Odd One Out & Venn Diagram.
Questions asked from General Intelligence and Reasoning :-
1. Ink : Pen : : Blood ?
2. Magnetic Field : Oersted : : Power : ?
3. All Asians are wise, all Chinese are Asians. All Chinese are wise. Some wise are Chinese.
4. All snakes are poisonous. All poisonous are reptiles.
5. Find the odd one out from the given alternatives - (a) Mizoram (b) Sikkim (c) Kohima (d) Manipur.
6. Venn Diagram on - Book, Copy, Stationary.
7. If MATTER is coded as TAMRET then how will BEYOND be coded?
8. If RED is coded as 6720, then how GREEN would be coded?
9. 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
10. If east becomes north-east, what will be north become?
General Awareness & Current Affairs
Questions on Current Affairs were based on the past 4-5 months. Candidates found this section Moderate. Questions were mostly asked from major events and static GK. Questions in Static GK were mostly from History, Geography, Polity, Books and Authors etc.
Questions asked from General Awareness & Current Affairs :-
1. With whom did Alberuni come to India?
2. Who is mainly associated with historical Jallianwala Bagh massacre ?
3. What is the normal term of a State Assembly?
4. Who was awarded with "The CEAT International Cricketer of the Year Award 2017"?
5. Which City is the Capital of two states?
6. Which is the cleanest station in India?
7. When Human Rights Day celebrated?
8. Who is the Governor of Assam?
9. Who wrote Book on Jinnah?
10. Who is the author of the book "The Interpreter Of Maladies"?
RRB GROUP D EXAMINATION 2018 : FINAL CONCLUSION
1. In General Science section, the questions asked from Physics, Biology & Chemistry are of class 10th level. Special attention must be paid on topics like Heat, Electricity, Wave, Chemical names of substances, Periodic Table, Human Body, Virus and Bacteria etc. which constitute major portion of this section.
2. In Mathematics section, a candidate must thoroughly prepare topics like Data interpretation based on Pie Chart, Bar Graph etc. which covers 5-6 questions. Special focus must be given to Trigonometry, Profit and loss and Simple & Compound Interest which together contribute to 7-9 Questions.
3. In General Intelligence and Reasoning section, Analogy, Syllogism, Odd One Out and Venn Diagram together contribute to 50% of the section. Candidates should be thorough with these topics.
4. In General Awareness & Current Affairs, the majority of questions are asked from Current Affairs. Candidates must keep themselves up to date with the events being held in India and Worldwide. In static GK; History of India, Geography of India, Polity etc must be prepared in depth. However, the level of these questions is up to Class 10th.
MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS
1. The level of difficulty of RRB Group D exam was Easy to Moderate.
2. Most of the Questions were from the current affairs of the last 6 months.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D: SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process of Railway Group D Examination has three stages:
1. Computer Based Test is an online examination with minimum qualifying marks.
2. Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature but mandatory to pass
3. Document Verification- mandatory to pass
RRB GROUP D: STUDY PLAN
Once candidates have made up their mind to prepare for competitive exam, the most important thing is to plan their study. The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RRB Group D Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RRB Group D Examination.
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the syllabus.
Important Topics are given below: (General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs)
General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
Motion and its Nature | Number System | Analogies | Current Events of National and International Importance |
Surface tension | Ratio and Proportions | Coding and Decoding | Indian History/Culture |
Waves | Time and Work | Mathematical Operations | Science & Technology/digitalization |
Substance and nature | Simple and Compound Interest | Analytical Reasoning | Indian Politics & Elections |
Atomic structure | Elementary Statistics | Data Sufficiency | Books & Author |
Periodic classification of elements | Elementary Algebra | Statement - Conclusion | Sports |
Classification of organism | Percentage | Venn Diagrams | Famous Personalities |
Cytology | Fractions | Puzzle | Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
Human Blood | Decimals | Syllogism | Geography |
Yearly Study Plan :-
Month | General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1st Month | Life science | Trigonometry and Calendar & Clock | Analogies | Indian History and Current Affairs |
2nd Month | Physics | Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Graphs, Caselet) | Venn Diagram | Indian Geography and Current Affairs |
3rd Month | Chemistry | Profit and loss and Ratio & Proportion | Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | Indian Polity and Current Affairs |
4th Month | Biology | Simple & Compound Interest and Time, Work & Distance | Analytical Reasoning & Puzzles | National Economy and Current Affairs |
5th |
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D: SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process of Railway Group D Examination has three stages:
1. Computer Based Test is an online examination with minimum qualifying marks.
2. Physical Efficiency Test is qualifying in nature but mandatory to pass
3. Document Verification- mandatory to pass
RRB GROUP D: STUDY PLAN
Once candidates have made up their mind to prepare for competitive exam, the most important thing is to plan their study. The only deciding factor for the selection or rejection of a candidate is the Strategy & Planning which is used by them for their preparation for the RRB Group D Examination. A good and result-oriented Strategy & Planning for the examination will definitely allow the candidates to make their way through RRB Group D Examination.
The foremost step in planning involves preparing a study plan based on the syllabus.
Important Topics are given below: (General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness & Current Affairs)
General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
Motion and its Nature | Number System | Analogies | Current Events of National and International Importance |
Surface tension | Ratio and Proportions | Coding and Decoding | Indian History/Culture |
Waves | Time and Work | Mathematical Operations | Science & Technology/digitalization |
Substance and nature | Simple and Compound Interest | Analytical Reasoning | Indian Politics & Elections |
Atomic structure | Elementary Statistics | Data Sufficiency | Books & Author |
Periodic classification of elements | Elementary Algebra | Statement - Conclusion | Sports |
Classification of organism | Percentage | Venn Diagrams | Famous Personalities |
Cytology | Fractions | Puzzle | Basics of Computers and Computer Applications |
Human Blood | Decimals | Syllogism | Geography |
Yearly Study Plan :-
Month | General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1st Month | Life science | Trigonometry and Calendar & Clock | Analogies | Indian History and Current Affairs |
2nd Month | Physics | Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Graphs, Caselet) | Venn Diagram | Indian Geography and Current Affairs |
3rd Month | Chemistry | Profit and loss and Ratio & Proportion | Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | Indian Polity and Current Affairs |
4th Month | Biology | Simple & Compound Interest and Time, Work & Distance | Analytical Reasoning & Puzzles | National Economy and Current Affairs |
5th Month | Life science | LCM/ HCF, and Average, Number System | Coding and Decoding and Syllogism | Static GK and Current Affairs and Mock Test |
6th Month | Physics | Percentage and Statistics | Conclusions & Decision making and Directions | Indian constitution and Current Affairs |
7th Month | Chemistry | Mensuration, Fractions and Decimals | Classification and Seating Arrangements | Important dates and Current Affairs |
8th Month | Biology | BODMAS and Age Calculations | Mathematical Operations | Important books & authors and Current Affairs |
9th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session,Mock Test & Revision) | Algebra and Geometry | Alphabetical and Number Series | Static GK and Current Affairs and Mock Test |
10th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Doubts Clearing Session Mock Test & Revision | Doubts Clearing Session Mock Test, & Revision | Mock Test, Revision and Current Affairs |
11th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision | Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision | Mock Test, Revision and Current Affairs |
12th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Attempt Mock Test | Attempt Mock Test | Mock Test, Revision and Current Affairs |
Half-Yearly Study Plan :-
Month | General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1st Month | Life science | Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Graphs, Caselet) and Average | Analogies, Classification and Directions | Static GK, Indian History and Current Affairs |
2nd Month | Physics | Profit and loss, Ratio & Proportion, Age Calculation and Calendar & Clock | Data Interpretation & Sufficiency and Blood Relation | Static GK, Indian Geography and Current Affairs |
3rd Month | Chemistry | Trigonometry, Time, Work & Distance, Fractions and Decimals | Venn Diagram, Syllogism, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions | Static GK and Indian Economy and Current Affairs |
4th Month | Biology | LCM/ HCF, BODMAS, Percentage and Algebra | Mathematical Operations & Coding- Decoding | Static GK, Indian Constitution and Current Affairs |
5th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Simple and Compound Interest, Mensuration and Geometry | Analytical Reasoning and Alphabetical and Number Series & Puzzles | Static GK, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, International Events, Sports and Current Affairs |
6th Month | Life science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision | Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision | Mock Test, Revision and Current Affairs |
Quarterly Study Plan :-
Month | General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1st Month | Physics (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Data Interpretation (Pie Chart, Graphs, Caselet), Fractions, Decimals, Average and Calendar & Clock (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Analogies, Blood Relation, Venn Diagram, Alphabetical Series and Number Series (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Static GK, Indian History, Indian Geography and Current Affairs (including Mock Test & Revision) |
2nd Month | Chemistry (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Trigonometry, Time, Work & Distance, Profit and loss, Time, Work & Distance (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Classification, Data Interpretation & Sufficiency, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions, Coding- Decoding | Static GK, Indian Constitution, Indian Economy and Current Affairs (including Mock Test & Revision) |
3rd Month | Biology and Life Sciences (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | LCM/ HCF, BODMAS, Simple and Compound Interest, Mensuration, Geometry, Profit and Loss (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Analytical Reasoning, Puzzles, Mathematical Operations, Syllogism, Directions (including Doubts Clearing Session, Mock Test & Revision) | Static GK, Awards and Honours, Books and Authors, International Events, Sports and Current Affairs (including Mock Test & Revision) |
Short Term (30-45 days) Study Plan :-
Week | General Science | Mathematics | General Intelligence & Reasoning | General Awareness & Current Affairs |
1st Week | Life Science | Data Interpretation, Calendar & Clock and Age Calculations | Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations | Static GK, Indian History, Awards & Honours and Current Affairs |
2nd Week | Physics | Algebra and Geometry, LCM/ HCF, and Average and Percentage | Analytical Reasoning, Venn Diagram, Syllogism, | Static GK, Indian Geography, Books and Authors and Current Affairs |
3rd Week | Chemistry | Trigonometry, Simple & Compound Interest and Mensuration | Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Puzzles, Decision-Making, Classification | Static GK and Indian Economy, International Events, Sports and Current Affairs |
4th Week | Biology | Fractions and Decimals, Profit and loss, Ration & Proportion and BODMAS | Directions, Blood Relations and Seating Arrangement | Static GK, Indian Constitution, Important Dates and Current Affairs |
5th Week | Revision & Doubt Clearing Session | Revision & Doubt Clearing Session and Mock Test | Revision & Doubt Clearing Session and Mock Test | Revision and Mock Test |
6th Week | Attempt Mock test | Attempt Mock test | Attempt Mock test | Attempt Mock test |
RRB GROUP D: TIPS & TRICKS
General Science :-
1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Collect NCERT books upto Class 10.
3. Know the basics of each topic.
4. Go into the concepts of the topics rather than cramming.
5. Make a list of Formulas from each chapter.
6. Make a habit of making personal notes rather than relying on other sources.
7. Never leave any topic from any chapter.
8. Take help of the books on General Science, specially written for RRB Group D Examination.
Mathematics :-
1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. Start from the basics of each topic first.
3. Basic mathematical operations like Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Squares & Square Roots, Cubes & Cube Roots, Tables etc. should be on finger tips.
4. Practice the harder sections again and again.
5. Practice shortcuts & tricks.
6. Always start by solving examples.
7. Never try to memorise the solution instead go through the logic.
8. Try to apply certain topics to real life world to get better understanding.
General Intelligence and Reasoning :-
1. Firstly focus on Frequently Asked Questions from this section.
2. This section can be strengthened by solving various types of Puzzles & Games.
3. Always depend on multiple sources for practicing questions.
4. Never leave any topic.
5. Read the instructions carefuly and analyse the information provided in the questions
6. Never judge any question based on what it looks like.
General Awareness and Current Affairs :-
1. Make a habit of reading News papers, Journals, Magzines etc. on daily basis.
2. Be aware of what is happening in the world.
3. Make a note every time you hear something very important.
4. Mock tests will be of great help for this section especially.
5. Don’t attempt questions in which you have no idea about what is being asked.
6. Rely on books for Static GK.
A complete list of Recommended Books for RRB Group D is given below :-
RRB GROUP D FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQ)
FAQ RELATED TO RRB GROUP D EXAM BACKGROUND
QUERY | RESPONSE |
Is RRB Group D exam pattern and selection process revised? | Yes, RRB Group D exam pattern and selection process have been revised. In view of large number of applicants, the CBTs will be conducted in two stages. Candidates 15 times the number of vacancies will be called for CBT 2. For document verification, candidates equal to the notified number of vacancies in the ratio 1:1 will be called based on the performance in CBT 2 exam and PET. |
How many exam stages are there for RRB Group D? | The exam stages of RRB Group comprises CBTs (First Stage and Second Stage), Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical examination. However, the examination authority reserves the right to conduct CBT in a single-stage or multi-stage. |
What is the medical test in the RRB Group D exam? | After document verification in RRB Group D exam, candidates are called for a medical test. It is mandatory to clear the medical test to be considered for the recruitment exam. The medical fitness test is conducted by the railway administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post. |
How the empanelling of candidates is done in RRB Group D exam? | Empanelling of candidates in RRB Group D exam is done based on their performance in CBT, subject to their qualifying in PET. The appointment is offered to selected candidates provided they qualify the requisite medical fitness test and document verification. |
FAQ RELATED TO RRB GROUP D EXAM DURATION AND PATTERN
QUERY | RESPONSE |
Is RRB Group D written exam conducted online or offline? | The written exam of the RRB Group D will be conducted in the online mode only as mentioned in the notification. |
Is there any negative marking in the exam? | Yes, there is a negative marking for each answer wrongly marked in the exam. The candidates will be penalized with 1/3 of the marks of that question for the wrong answer. |
In how many languages RRB Group D question paper will be framed? | The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages -Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. |
FAQ RELATED TO RRB GROUP D EXAM RESULT
QUERY | RESPONSE |
How can I check RRB Group D result? | Candidates need to check RRB Group D result online from the respective websites of RRBs. |
Is the RRB Group D result announced based on the normalised marks? | Yes, RRB Group D result is declared after the marks of the candidates are normalised using the equi-percentile method. |
What is the tie-breaking method in RRB Group D? | In case two or more candidates secure the same marks in the exam then their merit is determined on the basis of age. Candidates who are older in age are given preferences. |
What if I have a doubt regarding RRB Group D result? | If there is an error in RRB Group D result, candidates should contact the RRBs/RRCs. |
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D EXAM
RRB Group D is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). RRB Group D recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who wish to join the Indian Railways. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB GROUP D CAREER PROSPECTS
The RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment has been announced for various technical and non-technical posts. The RRB job profile for various Group D posts varies as per the hierarchy level of the railway departments. Candidates depending on their performance receive promotions to the higher posts. Also, appointed candidates are also eligible for departmental examinations after 3 years of consecutive service.
The candidates who clear the RRB Group D selection process will be deployed in any of the following 7 departments of the Indian Railways -
1. Engineering
2. Electrical
3. Mechanical
4. Stores
5. Signal and Telecommunication
6. Traffic
7. Medical
RRB GROUP D POSTS & PROMOTION
The employees are promoted from RRB Group D to Group C on the basis of departmental exams which are conducted timely providing an opportunity for employees to grab promotions. The candidates are eligible for the exam after every 3 years of regular service. Those who fail to qualify for the departmental examination on their first attempt can appear again. Check the post-wise promotions provided by Indian Railways from here.
Department | RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Promotion |
Mechanical | Assistant Workshop | Superintendent |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Section Engineer | |
Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) | Superintendent | |
Track Maintainer Grade IV | Section Engineer | |
Engineering | Assistant Bridge | Section Engineer |
Assistant Operations | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Track Machine | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Works | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Works (Workshop) | Section Engineer | |
Electrical | Assistant Loco Shed | Section Engineer |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | ||
Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) | Section Engineer | |
Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) | Section Engineer | |
Stores | Assistant Depot | Depot Material Superintendent Grade I |
Signal & Telecommunication | Assistant Signal & Telecom | Section Engineer |
Traffic | Assistant Pointsman | Superintendent |
Medical | Hospital Assistant | Superintendent |
RRB GROUP D SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | RRB Group D |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) |
Exam level | National level |
Exam purpose | To select candidates for various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix |
Mode of the examination | Computed Based Test (CBT) |
Exam fess |
LATEST UPDATE FOR RRB GROUP D EXAM
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB GROUP D EXAM
RRB Group D is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). RRB Group D recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who wish to join the Indian Railways. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB GROUP D CAREER PROSPECTS
The RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment has been announced for various technical and non-technical posts. The RRB job profile for various Group D posts varies as per the hierarchy level of the railway departments. Candidates depending on their performance receive promotions to the higher posts. Also, appointed candidates are also eligible for departmental examinations after 3 years of consecutive service.
The candidates who clear the RRB Group D selection process will be deployed in any of the following 7 departments of the Indian Railways -
1. Engineering
2. Electrical
3. Mechanical
4. Stores
5. Signal and Telecommunication
6. Traffic
7. Medical
RRB GROUP D POSTS & PROMOTION
The employees are promoted from RRB Group D to Group C on the basis of departmental exams which are conducted timely providing an opportunity for employees to grab promotions. The candidates are eligible for the exam after every 3 years of regular service. Those who fail to qualify for the departmental examination on their first attempt can appear again. Check the post-wise promotions provided by Indian Railways from here.
Department | RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Promotion |
Mechanical | Assistant Workshop | Superintendent |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | Section Engineer | |
Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) | Superintendent | |
Track Maintainer Grade IV | Section Engineer | |
Engineering | Assistant Bridge | Section Engineer |
Assistant Operations | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Track Machine | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Works | Section Engineer | |
Assistant Works (Workshop) | Section Engineer | |
Electrical | Assistant Loco Shed | Section Engineer |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | ||
Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) | Section Engineer | |
Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) | Section Engineer | |
Stores | Assistant Depot | Depot Material Superintendent Grade I |
Signal & Telecommunication | Assistant Signal & Telecom | Section Engineer |
Traffic | Assistant Pointsman | Superintendent |
Medical | Hospital Assistant | Superintendent |
RRB GROUP D SALIENT FEATURE
Particulars | Details |
Exam name | RRB Group D |
Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Recruitment Cells (RRCs) |
Exam level | National level |
Exam purpose | To select candidates for various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix |
Mode of the examination | Computed Based Test (CBT) |
Exam fess | INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories) INR 250 for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class |
Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
Total questions | CBT 1: 100 Q CBT 2: 120 Q |
Marking scheme | For each correct answer in CBT, candidates score one mark 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers |
Language/Medium | Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu |
Official website |
RRB GROUP D EXAM DATES
Events | Dates |
---|---|
RRB Group D notification | 23-Feb-2019 |
RRC 01/2019 application form | 12- Mar-2019 to 12-Apr-2019 |
Online fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 23 Apr-2019 |
Offline fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Fee payment through post office challan | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Final submission of application form | 26-Apr- 2019 |
Modification link & application status | 15-Dec-2021 to 26-Dec-2021 |
Admit card | May, 2022 (Expected) |
CBT exam | July 2022 (tentative) |
Exam Result | To Be Announced Later |
RRB GROUP D SALARY STRUCTURE
RRB Group D Salary Structure | |
Highlights | RRB Group D Salary |
Pay-Level of posts | Level-1 |
Pay Matrix | 7th CPC |
Pay Scale | Rs. 5,200-20,200 |
Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000 |
Grade Pay | Rs. 1,800 |
HRA | 8% to 24% |
DA | Rs. 3,060 |
Travel Allowances | Depend upon location |
Gross Salary | Rs. 22,500-Rs.25,380 |
RRB GROUP D SALARY PERKS & ALLOWANCES
Below is the list of perks and allowances that are permitted to RRB Group-D employees by Indian Railways.
1. Dearness Allowance (DA)
2. House Rent Allowance (HRA)
3. Transport Allowance (TA)
4. Allowance for Night Duty
5. Overtime Allowance (OTA)
6. Travel Allowance (distance covered beyond 8 km)
7. Compensation in case of Holidays
8. Fixed Conveyance Allowance
9. Conveyance Allowance (for Railway Doctors)
10. Special Compensatory Allowances (to employees from Tribal and Scheduled Area)
11. Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
12. Special Allowance for employees’ child care
13. Allowance for women with disabilities
14. Medical Benefits
15. Pension Scheme
RRB GROUP D APPLICATION PROCESS
To appear for the RRB GROUP D exam, candidates need to first fill the application form online. The application fees for General/OBC categories are Rs 500 and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/ Transgender/ Minorities/Economically Backward class.
RRB GROUP D APPLICATION FORM FILLING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Candidates must keep the following details/ documents ready while filling RRB GROUP D Application Form:
1- Qualification Details
2- Recent Passport size Color Photograph with white/light color background
3- Scanned signature on white paper with Black Ink pen
4- SC/ST Certificate (to avail Free Travel Pass)
5- Scribe Photo (wherever applicable)
6- Active email ID and contact number
STEPS TO FILL RRB GROUP D ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
Step 1: Visit the official website of Indian Railways and select the region that you belong to under the Recruitments tab.
Step 2: The page will be redirected to the official website of RRB (Region). Click on Click Here -Online Application to apply for the Group D exam.
Step 3: Fill all the basic details to register as a candidate for the exam. The candidate can access the RRB Group D application form after he/she has registered. It is important to make a note of the register number, which serves as one of the credentials to log in and check application status, download RRB Group D Admit Card, etc.
Step 4: Once the registration is complete, the candidates can now access the Application Form. It is important to fill all the legit information in the form.
Step 5: Pay the application fee through the modes of payment available.
Step 6: Now you need to upload one scanned photograph and signature of your.
Step 7: Print the application form and payment confirmation page for future references.
RRB GROUP D APPLICATION FEES:
Categories | Application Fees (In Rs) |
For all candidates except the fee concession categories | 500 |
For PwBD/Female/Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class. | 250 |
RRB GROUP D PHOTOGRAPH AND SIGNATURE
Scanned Document | File Size | File Format |
Photograph of the Candidate | 20 KB to 50 KB | JPEG Format |
Signature of the Candidate | 10 KB to 40 KB | JPEG Format |
RRB GROUP D FORM CORRECTION
RRB gives a facility to the candidates to make changes in the application form if they wish to. In order to make modification in the RRC Group D application form, candidates need to pay the application fee. Refer to the details below.
1- Students who wish to modify their form have to pay a sum of Rs. 100 (Non-Refundable). The correction fee is same for all the categories.
2- Applicants can also change their category if he or she wants to. For example from UR or OBC to SC / ST etc for which candidates have to pay Rs. 250 + Rs. 100 (Modification fee) in order to change the community.
RRB GROUP D ADMIT CARD
Candidates need to follow the steps below to download RRB Group D Admit Card:
Step 1: Visit the respective official website of the RRBs
Step 2: On the home page, click the link, 'Downloading of E-call Letter, City Intimation Slip and Free Travelling Authority for SC/ST Candidates
Step 3: Clicking the link, candidates will be redirected to the login page
Step 4: Enter user ID and password
Step 5: RRC Group D admit card appears on the screen
Step 6: Download the Railway Group D admit card and take its printout
RRB GROUP D EXAM CENTRES
The List of some of the major Examination Cities for RRB GROUP D is given below:
Region | Exam Centres |
Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
Andhra Pradesh | Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Prodattur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur |
Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Nagpur, Raipur |
Delhi/ NCR | Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida |
Goa | Verma |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsari, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi |
Haryana | Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar |
Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagar Una |
Jammu and Kashmir | Anantnag, Awantipora, Baramulla, Jammu, Kathau, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Udhampur |
Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
Karnataka | Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada |
Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buladena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal |
Manipur | Imphal |
Meghalaya | Shillong, Ri-Bhoi |
Mizoram | Aizwal |
Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhubaneswar, Baripada, Berhampur- Ganjam, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
Puducherry | Puducherry |
Punjab | Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur. |
Rajasthan | Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur |
Sikkim | Bardang, Gangtok |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar |
Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Secunderabad, Siddipet, Warangal |
Tripura | Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaypur |
Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar |
West Bengal | Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri |
RRB GROUP D RESULT
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check the result of RRB Group D:
Step 1: Visit the official website of RRBs
Step 2: On the home page, candidates will find the result link
Step 3: Clicking the link, the result PDF will open
Step 4: Search your roll number through Ctrl+F
Step 5: Download the result PDF and save it
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
RRB Group D Examination 2024: Latest Update
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB Group D Examination: Overview
RRB Group D is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). RRB Group D recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who wish to join the Indian Railways. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB Group D: Vacancy Details
Sl No | Railway | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancy | ExSM | CCAA* | PwBD | Back- PwBD |
1 | Central Railway | 3597 | 1398 | 759 | 2656 | 935 | 9345 | 1870 | 1870 | 449 | 0 |
2 | East Central Railway | 1369 | 555 | 325 | 956 |
RRB Group D Examination 2024: Latest Update
The Railway Board has not published any notice or information related to the RRB Group D 2024 exam on its official website. We will update when we receive any information related to the exam. The information given below is based on RRB Group D 2019 Recruitment.
RRB Group D Examination: Overview
RRB Group D is a national-level exam conducted by the RRBs on behalf of the Railway Recruitment Cells (RRC). RRB Group D recruitment is a good opportunity for candidates who wish to join the Indian Railways. The recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.
RRB Group D: Vacancy Details
Sl No | Railway | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total Vacancy | ExSM | CCAA* | PwBD | Back- PwBD |
1 | Central Railway | 3597 | 1398 | 759 | 2656 | 935 | 9345 | 1870 | 1870 | 449 | 0 |
2 | East Central Railway | 1369 | 555 | 325 | 956 | 358 | 3563 | 713 | 713 | 166 | 0 |
3 | East Coast Railway | 1034 | 412 | 198 | 653 | 258 | 2555 | 510 | 510 | 105 | 0 |
4 | Eastern Railway, CLW & Metro | 4926 | 1461 | 775 | 2619 | 1087 | 10873 | 2175 | 2175 | 589 | 5 |
5 | North Central Railway and DLW | 2080 | 678 | 317 | 1175 | 474 | 4730 | 948 | 948 | 145 | 6 |
6 | North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO | 1570 | 615 | 307 | 1107 | 403 | 4002 | 802 | 802 | 157 | 0 |
7 | North Western Railway | 2132 | 814 | 384 | 1393 | 526 | 5249 | 1049 | 1049 | 324 | 0 |
8 | Northeast Frontier Railway | 1119 | 449 | 226 | 809 | 291 | 2894 | 575 | 575 | 144 | 0 |
9 | Northern Railway, DMW and RCF | 5144 | 2017 | 1031 | 3644 | 1317 | 13153 | 2630 | 2630 | 626 | 0 |
10 | South Central Railway | 3663 | 1432 | 722 | 2577 | 934 | 9328 | 1867 | 1867 | 125 | 0 |
11 | South East Central Railway | 797 | 219 | 115 | 366 | 167 | 1664 | 333 | 333 | 84 | 0 |
12 | South Eastern Railway | 1933 | 738 | 361 | 1305 | 482 | 4914 | 965 | 965 | 215 | 95 |
13 | South Western Railway and RWF | 2745 | 1138 | 557 | 2006 | 715 | 7167 | 1433 | 1433 | 193 | 6 |
14 | Southern Railway and ICF | 4363 | 1353 | 787 | 2118 | 958 | 9579 | 1914 | 1914 | 222 | 0 |
15 | West Central Railway | 1596 | 633 | 308 | 1080 | 402 | 4019 | 804 | 804 | 226 | 0 |
16 | Western Railway | 4287 | 1647 | 812 | 2914 | 1074 | 10734 | 2146 | 2146 | 556 | 0 |
Grand Total | 42355 | 15559 | 7984 | 27378 | 10381 | 103769 | 20734 | 20734 | 4326 | 112 |
Vacancies under CCAA are applicable to Apprentices trained in Railway Establishments only
Note:
1. Reservations for SC, ST, OBC(Non Creamy Layer), EWS, PwBD, ExSM and Relaxations in age for various eligible categories will be applicable as per details contained in this CEN.
2. Above vacancies also include backlog of PwBD.
3. The PwBD reservation in the vacancies of following Critical Operational Posts cannot be given due to job requirements:
Sl. No. | Designation | Total Vacancy |
1 | ASSISTANT POINTSMAN | 14870 |
2 | ASSISTANT BRIDGE | 913 |
3 | TRACK MAINTAINER GRADE IV | 40721 |
TOTAL | 56504 |
However, the required percentage of PwBD reservation in the vacancies of the above posts has been adjusted in the vacancies of other remaining posts where PwBD reservation can be given
RRB Group D: Salary Structure
RRB Group D Salary Structure | |
Highlights | RRB Group D Salary |
Pay-Level of posts | Level-1 |
Pay Matrix | 7th CPC |
Pay Scale | Rs. 5,200-20,200 |
Basic Pay | Rs. 18,000 |
Grade Pay | Rs. 1,800 |
HRA | 8% to 24% |
DA | Rs. 3,060 |
Travel Allowances | Depend upon location |
Gross Salary | Rs. 22,500-Rs.25,380 |
RRB Group D: Important Dates
Events | Dates |
---|---|
RRB Group D notification | 23-Feb-2019 |
RRC 01/2019 application form | 12- Mar-2019 to 12-Apr-2019 |
Online fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 23 Apr-2019 |
Offline fee payment | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Fee payment through post office challan | 12-Mar-2019 to 18-Apr- 2019 |
Final submission of application form | 26-Apr- 2019 |
Modification link & application status | 15-Dec-2021 to 26-Dec-2021 |
Admit card | May, 2022 (Expected) |
CBT exam | July 2022 (tentative) |
Exam Result | To Be Announced Later |
RRB Group D: Who Can Apply
Nationality/ Citizenship
A candidate is eligible to appear for RRB Group D exam only if he/she is:
1. A citizen of India, or
2. A subject of Nepal, or
3. A subject of Bhutan, or
4. A Tibetan refugee permanently settled in India from and before January 1, 1962.
5. A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Burma, East African countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Zaire, Zambia, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years
The lower and upper age limit indicated for a particular post(s) in the vacancy table will be reckoned as on 01.07.2019.
The age relaxation for candidates belonging to different categories is given below:
Category | Upper Age Limit Relaxation | ||
Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) | 3 Years | ||
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe | 5 years | ||
Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months service after attestation | UR | 33 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus Number of years of service rendered in Defence plus 3 years | ||
PwBD | UR | 10 Years | |
OBC-NCL | 13 Years | ||
SC/ST | 15 Years | ||
Candidates ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | UR | 38 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 41 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 43 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are serving Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour and Substitutes and put in minimum 3 years of service (continuous or in broken spells). | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 40 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 43 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 45 Years of age | ||
Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Cooperative Societies and Institutes. | UR | 33 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
SC/ST | 38 Years of age plus length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower. | ||
Women candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried. | UR | 35 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 38 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 40 Years of age | ||
Course Completed Act Apprentices applying for the posts for which minimum qualification is ITI/Course Completed Act Apprenticeship | UR | 33 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | |
OBC-NCL | 36 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | ||
SC/ST | 38 years of age plus extent of Apprentice Training undergone by them under the Apprentice Act 1961 subject to maximum three years. | ||
Candidates who have commenced Act Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship Act before attaining the age of 25 years | UR | 35 Years of age | |
OBC-NCL | 38 Years of age | ||
SC/ST | 40 Years of age |
Note:
1. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded the highest of the age relaxations (not cumulative) for which he/she is eligible.
2. No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC - NCL (Non - Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies.
3. PwBD candidates applying against UR vacancies will be allowed age relaxation applicable for UR PwBD only.
4. Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in the application should be the same as recorded in the Matriculation/ SSLC or an equivalent certificate. No subsequent request for its change will be considered.
Education Qualification
The minimum qualification mandatory for candidates to possess for RRB group D exam is set by the Railway Recruitment Board.
The candidates who are applying for RRB Group D posts must pass 10th or ITI from the institution, which is recognized by NCVT/SCVT or equivalent or National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by NCVT(National Council of Vocational Training).
RRB Group D: How Can Apply
Application Process
To appear for the RRB GROUP D exam, candidates need to first fill the application form online. The application fees for General/OBC categories are Rs 500 and Rs 250 for SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Servicemen/ Transgender/ Minorities/Economically Backward class.
Step 1: Visit the official website of Indian Railways and select the region that you belong to under the Recruitments tab.
Step 2: The page will be redirected to the official website of RRB (Region). Click on Click Here -Online Application to apply for the Group D exam.
Step 3: Fill all the basic details to register as a candidate for the exam. The candidate can access the RRB Group D application form after he/she has registered. It is important to make a note of the register number, which serves as one of the credentials to log in and check application status, download RRB Group D Admit Card, etc.
Step 4: Once the registration is complete, the candidates can now access the Application Form. It is important to fill all the legit information in the form.
Step 5: Pay the application fee through the modes of payment available.
Step 6: Now you need to upload one scanned photograph and signature of your.
Step 7: Print the application form and payment confirmation page for future references.
RRB Group D: Application Fees
SL. No. | Candidate Categories | Fee |
1 | For all candidates except the fee concession categories mentioned below at Sl.No.2 Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT. | 500 |
2 | For all candidates except the fee concession categories mentioned below at Sl.No.2 Out of this fee of Rs 500 an amount of Rs 400 shall be refunded in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable on appearing in CBT. | 250 |
RRB Group D: Exam Centres
The List of some of the major Examination Cities for RRB GROUP D is given below:
Region | Exam Centres |
Andaman and Nicobar | Port Blair |
Andhra Pradesh | Amalapuram, Anantapur, Bhimavaram, Challapalli, Chirala, Chittoor, Eluru, Gooty, Gudivada, Gudur, Guntur, Kadapa, Kakinada, Kanchikachera, Kavali, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasapuram, Narasaraopet, Nellore, Ongole, Prodattur, Puttur, Rajahmundry, Rajam, Rajampet, Srikakulam, Surampalem, Tadipalligudem, Tekkali, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Vuzuabagran |
Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar, Naharlagun |
Assam | Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Kokrajhar, Silchar, Tezpur |
Bihar | Arrah, Aurangabad, Bhagalpur, Bihar Sharif, Darbhanga, Gaya, Hajipur, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
Chandigarh | Chandigarh |
Chhattisgarh | Bilaspur, Durg, Bhilai, Nagpur, Raipur |
Delhi/ NCR | Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, New Delhi, Noida |
Goa | Verma |
Gujarat | Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dadra, Gandhinagar, Godhra, Himatnagar, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Mehsana, Nadiad, Navsari, Rajkot, Silvassa, Surat, Surendranagar, Vadodara, Valsad, Vapi |
Haryana | Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Jind, Kaithal, Karnal, Kurukshetra, Mohindergarh, Panchkula, Panipat, Rewari, Rohtak, Sirsa, Sonipat, Yamuna Nagar |
Himachal Pradesh | Baddi, Bilaspur, Dharamsala, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Sunder Nagar Una |
Jammu and Kashmir | Anantnag, Awantipora, Baramulla, Jammu, Kathau, Pulwama, Samba, Srinagar, Udhampur |
Jharkhand | Bokaro, Dhanbad, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Ranchi |
Karnataka | Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bellary, Bijapur, Chikballapur, Chikmagalpur, Davanagre, Dharwad, Gadag, Gulbarga, Hassan, Hubli, Kolar, Mangalore, Mysore, Puttur, Shimoga, Surathkal, Tumkur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada |
Kerala | Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam, Kottayam, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Thrissur, Trivandrum |
Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Gwalior, Indore, Jabalpur, Rewa, Sagar, Satna, Ujjain |
Maharashtra | Ahmednagar, Akola, Amaravati, Aurangabad, Beed, Bhandara, Buladena, Chandrapur, Dhule, Ghadchiroli, Gondia, Jalgaon, Latur, Madgaon, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nandurbar, Nashik, Navi Mumbai, Pandharpur, Parbhani, Pimpri, Chinchwad, Pune, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sangamner, Sangli, Satara, Solapur, Sindhudurg, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal |
Manipur | Imphal |
Meghalaya | Shillong, Ri-Bhoi |
Mizoram | Aizwal |
Nagaland | Dimapur, Kohima |
Odisha | Angul, Balasore, Bargarh, Bhubaneswar, Baripada, Berhampur- Ganjam, Cuttack, Dhenkanal, Jeypore, Jharsuguda, Khurda, Rayagada, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
Puducherry | Puducherry |
Punjab | Abohar, Amritsar, Banur, Barnala, Bhatinda, Fatehgarh, Sahib, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Khanna, Ludhiana, Malout, Moga, Mohali, Muktasar, Nawanshahr, Pathankot, Patiala, Phagwara, Ropar, Sangrur. |
Rajasthan | Abu Road, Ajmer, Alwar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali Marwar, Sikar, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur |
Sikkim | Bardang, Gangtok |
Tamil Nadu | Chennai, Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Villupuram, Virudhunagar |
Telangana | Hyderabad, Karimnagar, Khammam, Kodad, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Nizamabad, Ranga, Reddy, Secunderabad, Siddipet, Warangal |
Tripura | Agartala, Bisramganj, Khowai, Teliamura, Udaypur |
Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amroha, Banda, Barabanki, Bareilly, Bijnor, Bulandshahr, Faizabad, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Jhansi, Kanpur, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Mathura, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Varanasi |
Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Haldwani, Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur, Udham Singh Nagar |
West Bengal | Asansol, Bankura, Berhampore, Bishnupur, Burdwan, Durgapur, Haldia, Hooghly, Kalyani, Kolkata, Greater Kolkata, Krishnagar, Siliguri |
RRB Group D: Scheme of Exam
The section-wise number of questions and marks are indicated below:
Test Mode | Name of Test | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Duration (PwBD Candidates) |
Online Computer-Based Test | General Science | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | 90 Minutes | 120 minutes |
Mathematics | 25 Q | 25 x 1 = 25 Marks | |||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 30 Q | 30 x 1 = 30 Marks | |||
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 Q | 20 x 1 = 20 Marks | |||
Total | 100 Q | 100 Marks |
The Question Paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.
The section-wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
RRB Group D: Syllabus
The syllabus for the RRB Group D examination is given below:
Name of Test | Topic |
Mathematics | Data Interpretation |
Number System | |
BODMAS | |
Decimal & Fraction | |
Average | |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies |
Alphabetical and Number Series | |
Coding and Decoding | |
Mathematical Operations | |
Syllogism | |
General Science | Physics (10th standard level of CBSE) |
Chemistry (10th standard level of CBSE) | |
Biology (10th standard level of CBSE) | |
General Awareness & Current Affairs | Science & Technology |
Sports, Culture | |
Personalities | |
Economics |
RRB Group D: Admission to Examination Centres
1. Candidates should report at the RRB Group D exam center well in advance of the reporting time indicated on the e-call letter to complete activities such Aadhaar linked Biometric Authentication of the candidates, the capture of biometric (LTI) and photo, collection of documents, the announcement of instructions and logging in, etc. The candidates are required to carry an Aadhaar card to facilitate biometric authentication.
2. RRB Group D admit card is available now for the Phase 1 exam. Candidates need to carry the printed copy of the admit card along with one photo-identity proof to the exam center.
3. Candidates will not be allowed inside the RRB Group D test center after the entry gate closes
4. Candidates are advised to locate their test center and its accessibility at least a day before the test so that they can reach the center on time on the day of the test.
5. Candidates need to submit their RRB Group D admit cards for verification at the time of the test.
6. Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, pager, watches, Bluetooth, calculator, metallic wears, bangles, belts, bracelets, books, papers, etc are not allowed inside the exam center.
7. During the exam, additional biometric LTI, photograph capture, and attendance including physical LTI and signature of candidates will be taken and no extra time will be given as this is a part of the exam process
RRB Group D: Admit Card
Candidates need to follow the steps below to download RRB Group D Admit Card:
Step 1: Visit the respective official website of the RRBs
Step 2: On the home page, click the link, 'Downloading of E-call Letter, City Intimation Slip and Free Travelling Authority for SC/ST Candidates
Step 3: Clicking the link, candidates will be redirected to the login page
Step 4: Enter user ID and password
Step 5: RRC Group D admit card appears on the screen
Step 6: Download the Railway Group D admit card and take its printout
RRB Group D: Result
Candidates need to follow the steps below to check the result of RRB Group D:
Step 1: Visit the official website of RRBs
Step 2: On the home page, candidates will find the result link
Step 3: Clicking the link, the result PDF will open
Step 4: Search your roll number through Ctrl+F
Step 5: Download the result PDF and save it
RRB Group D: Mode of Selection
The selection process of RRB Group D recruitment is decided by RRB. The Railway Recruitment Board Group D exam pattern is divided into three stages.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Document Verification / Medical Examination.
Computer-Based Test:
In the online mode of 100 marks with a penalty of 1/3rd mark for each wrong attempt. The test is for 90 minutes covering questions from four important and common sections in all competitive exams. Reasoning, maths, GK, and GS. Candidates who obtain the minimum score set by the RRB are shortlisted for the next stage.
1. The examination duration will be 120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates accompanied by Scribe.
2. The section-wise distribution given in the above table is only indicative and there may be some variation in the actual question paper. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
3. Minimum percentage of marks for eligibility in various categories: UR-40%, EWS-40%, OBC(Non-creamy layer)-30%, SC-30%, ST-30%. This percentage of marks for eligibility may be relaxed by 2% for PwBD candidates in case of a shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
Physical Efficiency Test:
As mentioned in the RRB Notification Group D exam, candidates who attain the minimum cut-off marks are called for a PET test. Though the test is qualifying in nature, it is mandatory for candidates to pass the test. That is the marks obtained in the PET test will not be considered for the final merit list.
Document Verification / Medical Examination
1. Based on the marks scored in the CBT and qualification in the PET test candidates are called for the verification of their documents. This is a really important stage of the RRB Group D selection process, as if a candidate fails to provide documental proof of information provided by him in the application form, will lead to the cancellation of his candidature.
2. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates, and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates.
IMPORTANT LINKS
1. For Official Website of RRB Group D - click here
2. For Official Notice of RRB Group D - click here
3. Important Notice related to (CCAA) - click here
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Yes, RRB Group D exam pattern and selection process have been revised. In view of large number of applicants, the CBTs will be conducted in two stages. Candidates 15 times the number of vacancies will be called for CBT 2. For access full information of RRB GROUP D exam click on General information button above.
The exam stages of RRB Group D comprises CBTs (First Stage and Second Stage), Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, and Medical examination. However, the examination authority reserves the right to conduct CBT in a single-multi stage. To know more about the recruitment process of RRB GROUP D exam, you need to go through the general information button given above.
After document verification in RRB Group D exam, candidates are called for a medical test. It is mandatory to clear the medical test to be considered for the recruitment exam. The medical fitness test is conducted by the railway administration. Complete details about RRB GROUP D Exam is available on the general information section above.
The written exam of the RRB Group D will be conducted in the online mode only as mentioned in the notification. To know in detail about RRB GROUP D Exam Mode, Language, Pattern etc. Go through the format button given above.
Yes, there is a negative marking for each answer wrongly marked in the RRB Group D exam. The candidates will be penalized with 1/3 of the marks of that question for the wrong answer. By clicking on the format button above, you can see the marking scheme of RRB GROUP D exam, which shows how many marks are assigned to each question and how many marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
The question paper of RRB Group D CBT is formulated in 15 languages -Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. You can check all the detail information about type of questions, time limit, negative marking, language asked in RRB GROUP D exam by clicking on the format button given above.
Candidates need to check RRB Group D result online from the respective websites of RRBs. Click on general information tab above for step by step process to check RRB GROUP D Exam Result.
Yes, RRB Group D result is declared after the marks of the candidates are normalised using the equi-percentile method. To get detailed knowledge of normalisation process, method and its importance go to format tab which is given above.
In case two or more candidates secure the same marks in the RRB Group D exam then their merit is determined on the basis of age. Candidates who are older in age are given preferences.
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